Guacamole Falso (Fake Guacamole)
Guacamole Falso, the name might say "fake," but the taste is anything but. This creamy and flavorful salsa offers a delicious alternative to traditional avocado salsas. Its creamy consistency comes from the emulsification of oil with fresh ingredients like tomatillos, cilantro, and Mexican zucchini. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, it's a healthy and budget-friendly option that's perfect for dipping, topping, or drizzling on your favorite dishes.
Equipment
- cutting board
- Knife
- Small pot
- Cast-Iron Skillet
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 3 husked medium tomatillos
- 1 Mexican zucchini, chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced lengthwise
- 2 serrano peppers, sliced lengthwise
- ¼ white onion, chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- ¼ cup neutral-tasting oil such as avocado oil, olive oil)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup cilantro
Instructions
- In a small pot of boiling water, add the husked tomatillos and chopped zucchini. Parboil for 3-5 minutes, or just until the tomatillos change color. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced jalapeño and serrano peppers, and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly softened.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for an additional 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Set aside to cool.
- Add the parboiled tomatillos, zucchini, sautéed peppers, onion, garlic, salt and cilantro to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 servingCalories: 18kcalCarbohydrates: 2.8gProtein: 0.7gFat: 0.6gSaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 151mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 0.7gCalcium: 10mgIron: 122mg
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